It was easier to shift perspective with a little practice. I had a weird thing going for a minute where she was going back and forth, lol.
Closing either eye (or looking away) didn't seem to matter, whatever rotation I had going continued where it left off.
I voted both, but my initial response was to perceive a counter-clockwise rotation. It takes more effort for me to see it the other way, but looking at the foot does make it easier for some reason. Very interesting, thanks!
That explains it, but I'll try to expand. Xeper (or Kheper) basically means to develop (or come into a new level of being) as an individual, symbolized by the scarab (or winged scarab in the context of the afterlife, IIRC).
Xeper inevitably happens on it's own. But the Setian is aware of the...
My religion continues to evolve over time, which is largely based on Satanic/Setian philosophies, but I've become more open-minded in my explorations lately. It's good to test things out for yourself, as Aleister Crowley indicates in Book 4:
Black Magic is the art of imposing one's Will upon...
This painting might normally be out of my field of interest, but is absolutely stunning to see in person in its realism. More about the artist here:
Gerhard Richter - Wikipedia